Windmill glass 1595 - 1685
anonymous
rijksmuseum
metal, glass
baroque
metal
glass
decorative-art
This 17th-century Dutch “Windmill glass” is a beautiful example of glassblowing artistry. The glass is made in the form of a tall, conical drinking vessel topped with a silver windmill. This piece is an example of the popular “Windmill glass” design, an iconic representation of Dutch culture. These were often presented as gifts, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. This specific example is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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The glass is ornamented with the coats of arms of Prince Maurice and of the town of Bergen op Zoom. Maurice considered himself to be the Marquis of Bergen op Zoom after he was granted the town and its surroundings as a fief from the States-General in 1585.
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